19 Sep 2016

The ‘Protest Vote’ Once Again Has The Liberal Establishment In a Frenzy

Millennials who vote for Stein or Johnson do not represent some “protest vote.” They support more democracy in politics.

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18 Sep 2016

Ceasefire Deal: US Reluctant To Force Syrian Rebel Groups To Cut Ties With Al Qaeda

Amidst ceasefire deal between US and Russia in Syria, journalist Gareth Porter joins “Unauthorized Disclosure” podcast to address central flaw in the deal.

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16 Sep 2016

Film Review: Human Element Makes Oliver Stone’s ‘Snowden’ Quite Captivating

Whistleblower Thomas Drake and Snowden attorney Jesselyn Radack share their insights on Oliver Stone’s film.

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15 Sep 2016

Inspector General: FBI Did Nothing Wrong When Impersonated AP News Editor

A report from the inspector general for the Justice Department contends the FBI did not violate any rules when it impersonated an Associated Press editor to catch a suspect.

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14 Sep 2016

In Precedent For Transgender Prisoners, Chelsea Manning To Receive Gender Reassignment Surgery

The United States Army agreed to provide Chelsea Manning access to gender reassignment surgery days after she launched a hunger strike to force the military to provide the medical treatment she needs. If the Army follows through, Manning will likely set a precedent that could be hugely positive for thousands

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13 Sep 2016

‘Good Riddance’: One Of Guantanamo’s Most Inhumane Camps Shuts Down

A maximum security facility at Guantanamo Bay, which was used to control “non-compliant prisoners,” including hunger strikers, was closed by the Pentagon.

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13 Sep 2016

Protest Song Of The Week: ‘Attica Blues’ by Archie Shepp

Forty-five years ago, on September 13, New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller deployed the National Guard, police, and guards to crush the prisoner rebellion at the Attica state prison.  Tear gas was launched. Prisoners who were not resisting were shot and killed. Torture and abuse of prisoners was employed to restore

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11 Sep 2016

What If America Happened To Forget The September 11th Attacks?

“Never Forget” is supposedly a pledge to not allow the deaths on 9/11 to be in vain, but it’s not as if the US has honored their sacrifice by consulting history.

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11 Sep 2016

Criminal Justice Debt: Forcing Poor Black Americans To Pay For Their Incarceration

Donna Murch outlines brutal system where black Americans are criminalized and forced to pay for their punishment while incarcerated.

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09 Sep 2016

‘I Need Help’: Chelsea Manning Launches Hunger Strike

Chelsea Manning has launched a hunger strike that she says will last until the military and US government stop bullying her and give her the help she needs.

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